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Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
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More than 400 Northamptonshire Police officers to be equipped with latest Taser technology
Northamptonshire Police is rolling out the latest generation of Taser technology to more than 400 officers across the county.
Man, 20, appears in court charged with murder of Northampton teenager
A 20-year-old man has appeared at Northampton Crown Court, charged with the murder of Khadeem Parris.
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Northampton hospital reminds drivers of 45-minute grace period and pay-on-exit rules after ticket issues
Northampton General Hospital has reminded drivers they have a 45-minute grace period when arriving at its car parks – after a woman was left facing an £80 charge following problems trying to pay.
Popular Northampton go-karting centre which closed earlier this year after 25 years in business is now up for rent
A popular Northampton karting centre which closed earlier this year after 25 years in business is now up for rent.
Solar eclipse: How to make pinhole projector at home as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
Face coverings linked to crime, cash machine loitering and doorways targeted by council in proposed Northampton crackdown
West Northamptonshire Council is considering new measures targeting face coverings linked to criminal activity, nuisance behaviour in doorways and loitering near cash machines as part of efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in Northampton town centre.
Popular fast-food chain wants to keep its Northampton town centre restaurant open until 4am every day
A popular fast-food chain wants to keep its Northampton town centre restaurant open until 4am every day.
‘I built 7m-long Star Wars spaceship bar in my Northamptonshire garden - creativity has always been in my DNA’
Chester Walsh spent three months building a Star Wars-inspired spaceship bar and social space in his Northamptonshire garden.
Fire service confirm reason behind large response at Northampton General Hospital
A fire in the basement of Northampton General Hospital resulted in a high visibility response with multiple crews on site.
Meet the founder named ‘best caterer in Northampton’ who has bold plans for county expansion
Meet the founder who was recently named the “best caterer in Northampton” for 2026 and has bold plans for expansion across the county, happening sooner than you think.
Passionate founder celebrates 20 years of ‘much-needed’ free community magazines across Northampton
A passionate founder is celebrating 20 years of creating and distributing “much-needed” free community magazines across Northampton.
Leading Northampton business completes acquisition of another company as it pushes towards £5m turnover
A leading Northampton business has completed the acquisition of another company, as part of its strategy to scale towards £5 million in annual turnover.
Light aircraft crashes into trees at Northamptonshire airfield – investigation launched
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched an investigation to find out how a light aircraft crashed into trees at a Northamptonshire airfield.
'Stay safe' extreme weather warning issued for Northamptonshire with possible high of 37°C
An amber extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with temperatures likely to peak around 37°C in places on Thursday (August 13) in Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire golfer survived cardiac arrest after man who learned CPR just two weeks earlier sprang into action
A Northamptonshire man who survived a cardiac arrest on a golf course after a fellow golfer performed CPR for 20 minutes says “every day is now a bonus”.
Man suffers injuries in late-night attack after leaving Northamptonshire pub
A man was assaulted after leaving a village pub in Northamptonshire and now police appealing for two people who helped him after the attack.
Emergency services attend A6 car fire near Chowns Mill
A car caught fire near the Chowns Mill roundabout yesterday (Monday, August 10), causing a northbound portion of the A6 to close while firefighters dealt with the blaze.
Northamptonshire locks repeatedly targeted by vandals as crucial water supplies drain away
Locks across Northamptonshire have been targeted by vandals, with the Environment Agency warning that tampering with vital water controls is putting lives at risk and worsening the impact of dry conditions.
Council extends consultation on future of adult social care as Northampton event announced
Northampton residents are being given more time to have their say on the future of adult social care services, with a face-to-face event taking place in the town next month.